Institute for international medicine (INMED) Disaster online course- self paced

Description

Disaster course undertaken as self paced online course for UN Physicians globally. Course description: Natural disasters, workplace violence, terrorism, war, technological failure, and/or economic depression are all among todayâ??s disaster threats. Annually, disasters are the cause for substantial loss of life, quality of life, assets, and productivity. In the last 20 years over 4.4 billion people have been affected by a disaster event(s) and over 1.3 million killed world-wide. Although disasters do not discriminate; they do effect people and communities differently. The worldâ??s most vulnerable typically have less disaster events; but see higher rates of morbidity and mortality from disasters. This course provides an overview for front-line workers to assist in reducing vulnerability in communities and responding to disaster threats.

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Presenters

1. Prof. Scott Armistead
   Prof- Institute for international medicine which offers self paced disaster online course
   INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE